Authentic Odia Pakhala Bhata with Warm Aloo Bhaja
Experience the ultimate summer comfort from Odisha with fermented cooked rice soaked in water, served alongside crispy spiced potato fries. This cooling traditional meal offers a refreshing burst of tangy flavor.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Odia
Cuisine
Recipe
1
In a clay pot or bowl, combine the cooked rice, water, and curd, mixing gently to create the pakhala base, and let it ferment slightly for a few hours or overnight.
2
Slice the potatoes thinly and marinate them with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
3
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until smoking hot, then reduce heat to medium.
4
Pan-fry the potato slices until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides, then drain on paper towels.
5
Temper the fermented rice with a quick flash-fry of curry leaves and slit green chilies in a teaspoon of hot oil.
6
Serve the cooling Pakhala Bhata alongside the warm, crispy Aloo Bhaja for a truly authentic Odia meal.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice, cooled
3 cups water
1/2 cup fresh curd (yogurt)
2 large potatoes, thinly sliced into rounds
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
Salt to taste
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
2 green chilies, slit
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.